Rajyasabha passes Bill, Makes insult to Vande Mataram criminal offence

New Delhi. Asal Baat news.   The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to make insult to National song "Vande Mataram" a criminal offence. The...

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New Delhi.

Asal Baat news.  

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to make insult to National song "Vande Mataram" a criminal offence. The prevention of insult's to national honour (Amendment )Bill 2026 was passed with a voice vote.

 As soon as the house Convened in the post lunch session, following two back- to- back adjourments earlier in the day. Deputy Chairman Harivansh urged protesting members to maintain decorum.

When the chair took up the discussion on the bill that was listed for consideration and passing in the list of business,the aposition parties continued to protest and shouted  slogans.they were  seeking a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over police action against those who had protested in the national capital over Neet paper leak.

The Deputy chairman went ahead with the proceeding of the house despite the protest and urged members to participate in the discussion.

The oposition parties continued to rise their demand and later staged a walkout when Union Minister of state for social environment ramdas athawale was speaking on the proposed legislation.

The proposed legislation seeks to make  disecration of or derespect towaeds the country's symbols, including the national flag, constitution and national anthem a criminal offence with a provision of up to three year's imprisonments .